Fashion

Hello all!
Until I motivate myself to take pictures of my outfits, here are two things for you.

First of all, this blog doesn't pay for all my bills (it doesn't pay for any), so I must moonlight at my other blog "Awkward Eats," with my friend Andi. Over there, instead of talking about myself, I talk about...well myself but also food! Here is the latest post, reviewing the downtown L.A. sausage place "Wurstküche."

Second of all, I hope your memorial weekend was great! I went to the Mission, the zoo, made a faux-romantic meal with my friend, and watched "Star Trek" in a re-constructed old theatre in Santa Barbara. That's right, guys. I neither partied nor bro-d it up. I am a square, and I'm fine with that.

<-- Like I said, I really did go to the Mission! Anyway, if you can recall my second or third post, I had bought an expired Spongebob disposable camera. After I came back from Hong Kong, I had it developed and I thought I should share a few pictures for you two readers. I developed it at Target, and for those who don't know, Target will crop/not develop pictures without your consent so make sure that when you develop 35mm film (and are using an old camera or something that will alter the state of your film) that YOU TELL THEM NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING. Unless you don't care. I mean, I do...but I also care about the silliest things in the world. Ok. On to pictures! Bust-a-move is serious business, especially for these two dudes. My money is on Brian beating Sam hands-down.
On a Goodwill trip with Katie T., we found creepy marionettes and styrofoam chickens.
I used to go to school in Irvine, and everything closed at 9, except for IHOP and this donut store.
My friend Emily at The Smell.
Freddy Ruppert (Former Ghosts) + Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu) at Echo Curio

My lil bro.

fin.

Here's hoping your long weekend will be full of fun and relaxing times. I'm off to Santa Bro-Bro (Barbara, officially) to visit my friend whom I met when I was studying abroad in England last summer (It's already been a year?!).

To tide you over is Metric's new video for "Sick Muse." It contains Emily Haines in a sparkly top, sparklers, and lots of general goofyness. Oh man, a photo shoot with sparklers would be the best!

OK, I mean Morgan Freeman and model Lara Stone. But the two unlikely duo grace the latest US Vogue, shot by Bruce Weber. New Orleans serves as the beautiful background in this editorial.

I love how at ease they both look and omg those black Balenciaga booties Lara is sporting in the last picture. Want in life, please!

Scans courtesy of models.com feed

Walking around Hong Kong Disneyland is strange. They sell snacks that street vendors also sell in Hong Kong, every attraction is in three languages (Cantonese, Mandarin and English), and it's ok to be really touristy.

Also, they sell a lot of items featuring big-eyed Disney characters. I was going to document more of these, but there really is too many items to show.

I have noooo idea why these are so popular. The invasion of Japanese cartoons and anime? An appeal to other Asian tourists? Broadening their horizon? Anyway, bottom line: they are really creepy.
Anyway, my cousin's boyfriend bought me a phone accessory featuring one of these big-eyed Mickeys as a joke.

I promised him that I would put it on my phone. When I do it, it's ironic, right? Hah.

For those who don't already know, I love love love Michelle Williams. She has been a style icon for me for a few years now. Also, her short hair is always so cute and she manages to keep it fresh with different looks. One day she looks like Jean Seberg, another day she looks like a modern-day Louise Brooks...yet, she still manages to make it her own.

Today, I decided to post a few of her paparazzi outfits (I know, I'm a creeper, too!) of different spring and summer looks that are inspiring yet you and I can easily emulate. I love the clean lines, the simple silhouettes, and how easy everything just looks on her. Also, as you can see below, she recycles different articles of clothing, re-working them into completely different outfits. She's one of us!
With the also beautiful Spike Jonze (have you seen the trailer for "Where the Wild Things Are" yet? It's so magnificent and every time I watch it, I get more and more excited!). Button-up plaid shirt with a pair of really nice ankle booties. Also, that trench jacket is lightweight enough for a cold spring day. Probably makes Cecily jealoussss.

The jacket appears again, but this time with some heeled boots. The main reason I wanted to post this, though, was Matilda's FLORAL DOC MARTENS. SOOOO ADORABLE.

It's like the evolution of boot length, as seen in paparazzi shots. Anyway, I think these three pairs of boots show the perfect lengths that they should be. None of that over-the-knee boot crap or boots that make your legs look stubby. Just let Ms. Williams guide you, dearies. Also, that jacket. It's the perfect stylish rain coat without looking like Paddington Bear.
Black skinnies cuffed at the ankle, simple ballet flats, and a cute, but no-fuss, sweater. Done. Perfect.
FIRST OF ALL, AAAAAAAAAW. Second, another example of a really simple outfit consisting of a sweater with some visual interest and some nicely fitted jeans. It's all you need for a brisk spring day without being too fussy!
This is how to do cut offs right, everybody. Pair it with a really cute blouse (floral or otherwise... Or floral.) and some flats, and you'll look simply spring/summer in no time.
And lastly:I'm still trying to find the perfect denim jacket but this is how to do a nice cover-up for a floral dress in the spring and summertime. I own so many cardigans, but sometimes you just get bored of wearing them all the time. Also, I don't own any summer-friendly outerwear as I really fear the sun. Note to self: buy more light-weight jackets.
I hope that ogling paparazzi pictures (all courtesy of the Internets, and Just Jared) has been both educational and inspirational.
Now hop to it! Make this summer extra great!

While browsing through one of the many little boutique stores in Hong Kong, I came across this creme t-shirt with....A CIRCUS SCENE.

It is quite magnificent, with a giant grinning panda, elephants, dancers, acrobats, etc. etc. It's kind of magnificent (so magnificent I used it twice...well, three times now, in two sentences!). I usually don't wear T-Shirts, but the sleeves made it a little more special so it wasn't just a regular old shirt.
I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the back of my shirt. Basically, the lower scene extends around the back as well.
I'm also wearing a new pair of jeans from UNIQLO. If you spend more than HKD$100, they can alter it for free! But even if you spend less, you're only paying HKD$20, which is almost nothing. So straight skinnies, tailored at the ankle? Yes, please! Sleeve action as can see in my ridiculous pose above. Shoes as seen here.